Formula 1 descends upon the Styrian hills for the second Sprint weekend of the season at what is set to be an exciting Austrian Grand Prix. But what weather conditions can the drivers and their teams expect to be greeted by this weekend?

The weather forecast for the weekend makes for interesting reading, with rain expected to hit the track on all three days of running in Austria.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 – FP1 AND QUALIFYING

Conditions: Expected to be sunny in the morning but with increased chance of rain hitting the track in the afternoon. FP1: 24°C // Q: 21°C.

Chance of rain: 60%

SATURDAY, JULY 1 – SPRINT SHOOTOUT AND SPRINT

Conditions: High chance of showers in the afternoon with possible thunderstorms. SS: 20°C // SPRINT: 19°C.

Chance of rain: 80%

SUNDAY, JULY 2 – RACE WEATHER

Conditions: Partly cloudy in the morning with a slight chance of rain hitting the race in the afternoon. RACE: 24°C

Chance of rain: 20%

  • avalivbirEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    A lot of rain affected sessions lately! I remember a few years ago where it didn’t rain in any qualifying or race for more than an entire season.